Two days after entering the transfer portal, Cincinnati local Philip Daniels joined Ohio State.
Former Gophers offensive tackle Philip Daniels, who submitted his name to the transfer portal on Monday, swiftly discovered a new destination: Ohio State.
Daniels, a graduate of Cincinnati’s Princeton High School, committed to the Buckeyes on Wednesday, as announced by Ohio State.
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound player began four games for the Gophers during the 2024 season and was anticipated to be a key fixture on their offensive line in 2025. However, it seems he considered what Ohio State provided — likely in terms of name, image, and likeness compensation, alongside program prestige and playing chance — to be more attractive.
Daniels first pledged to Pittsburgh in July 2022 prior to signing with the Gophers five months afterward.
Daniels’ exit leaves the Gophers with just one returning starter on the offensive line — center Greg Johnson — for 2025. Senior guard/tackle Quinn Carroll and guard Tyler Cooper have exhausted their eligibility for 2025. Junior left tackle Aireontae Ersery plans to skip his senior year and declare for the NFL draft.
Ersery and Perich recognized
Ersery and safety Koi Perich received second-team All-America honors from The Sporting News. Ersery, named the Big Ten’s Offensive Lineman of the Year, secured his third All-America accolade this week, while Perich, a true freshman hailing from Esko, Minn., earned his first.
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